Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of algorithm
"The tech team spent weeks refining their machine learning algorithms to improve prediction accuracy."
In plain English: Algorithms are step-by-step instructions that computers follow to solve problems or complete tasks.
"Modern streaming services use complex algorithms to recommend movies you might enjoy."
Usage: Algorithms are step-by-step procedures or formulas used to solve problems and perform calculations. You correctly use this word when referring to specific sets of instructions that computers or humans follow to achieve a desired result.
Derived from the name of the 9th-century Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, the term originally referred to his systematic methods for solving algebraic equations and calculating astronomical tables. It entered English in the early 20th century via French to denote any step-by-step procedure for calculations or problem-solving.